This is the best place to view the beach as this is the beach part of Southport's very long pier that goes over the coastal road and onto the beach viewing the end of the pier. This is the most exhilerating part of your long pier walk. Southport's pier starts at the Southport Pavilion promenade..then goes over Kings Gardens, the marine lake and ocean plaza over the coastal road then along the beach with vast views over to blackpool and the Fylde coast to the right and views towards Formby, the IOM and North Wales to the left. Sometimes the tide is in and you feel as if the pier is floating.

Lovely place, I really enjoyed my time back in May. You can have a peaceful walk and enjoy the lake view. There are many shops and stalls around. I went on a train, too - it was cool and not just for kids (you can just pay by card on the train). There are also boats around the lake (different types) for adults as well as kids. You can barely see the water :D so if you're keen to see the beach, there is only sand ;) Update: I am gutted it's been closed, not sure why. I visited early Sep to make the most of the heatwave but there was an event and the pier was closed :(

I had a nice walk on the Southport Pier and seen a beautiful panorama of Southport. Although it was autumn time the sea looked amazing. In summer time there is small tram that travel between the city centre and the pier. The people use this place for walk no matter the weather and is completely free.

A beautiful walk along the restored 19th-century iron walkway with a train if you fancy instead. There is a cafe serving drinks, cakes, sandwiches and sausage rolls. There are vintage penny-operated arcade machines for children or adults who want to relive their youth. It can get quite windy and chilly so wrap up. A lovely nostalgic place to come. Always clean and tidy with well kept toilets. A must see if visiting the North West.

The attraction of Southport pier is that it's entrance is on the Promenade but you cannot actually see the sea from here! This is because Southport has a large, very large marine lake with islands in it and surrounded by gardens. Walking the first part of the pier is like walking over a couple of bridges but it is definitely the Pier. First you pass over part of the lake with sailing boats from Southport Sailing club and hired rowing boats and pedallos. People are walking around the lake underneath the pier. Then you cross over an island in the lake and over the lake again. On this side of the lake you pass over the minature railway line which runs alongside the lake. Then you pass by a skateboard park which you can look down onto. Just after this point you can leave or enter the pier via a set of steps from the road below. Yes the coastal road runs under the pier and this is like a second promenade, but with actual sea views! Land around here was redeveloped in the 1980s and now there is a retail complex, a hotel, cinema and restaurants, all next to the pier. It is unlike any other pier in the country! Once the pier passes over the coastal road you are finally above sand. And the rest of your walk may be all above sand because the tide at Southport goes out a very long way. The end of the pier isn't that impressive compared to some piers but there is a nice modern restaurant, some amusements and the penny slot machine museum which is interesting. So Southport pier, oh! did I not mention the train? Many years ago, Southport pier had a minature train on rails, then that got replaced with a road train. In the 1980s the pier underwent some cosmetic improvements which saw the criss crossing light poles installed and the new restaurant too. In the 90s, a new tram was installed which was really nice but for some reason it was taken away and Southport pier is left with a small road train once again. So Southport pier, it's different!

A really nice place to visit. We walked the full length of the Pier and back again, we didn't get the little train as my son didn't want to go on it as he just wanted to run around. You can see Blackpool Tower from the end of the Pier. It has a lovly town centre a few minutes walk away...

Second longest pier in the UK and oldest metal pier. There are the rare occasions you actually get to have sea under you on the pier but that’s normally when the spring / autumn tides are in full flow. There are a number of shops on the pier selling food and drinks. Our favourite is the donut shop. Always hot and fresh. At the end of the pier is a cafe and an old penny arcade. Great views to be had over the estuary and Southport seafront. All in all a great asset to Southport. Not to be missed.

It is a beautiful place to visit, with many nice spots to sit and enjoy the sun. Right now there's a drought going on, and you couldn't even see the water, but still we got a nice breeze walking around.

Beautiful day out. Plenty of places to eat. Lovely town. Free parking for disabled blue badge. Pretty shops well worth investigating. Very friendly local people. Will certainly be going back. On the pier there were free loos.

Great view of the coastline. Great old fashioned arcade. Toilets are well maintained, credit to the great staff around the place. We caught the "train" to the end and walked back. The kids loved it!

Very busy on weekends/ school holidays so be prepared to que for your fish n chips, rides etc. Fantastic views on the lengthy promenade with ample places to stop for a rest & refreshments. We loved the Penny arcade train ride. It took us right the way along the promenade & only cost a couple of quid return. Quit clean & tidy considering most of the bins were full to the brim. Huge thumbs up to all the staff working their socks off to please the crowds 👍

A busy but fun place to take the family. The beautiful Pier had a small train that will take you out and back should you get tired. There's food and an arcade at the end of the Pier to enjoy as you sit and watch the waves. Even enjoyable to visit during the winter.

The pier is a nice little walk, but it was low tide, even at the bottom of the pier there still wasn't water... The coffee shop/bar at the end of the pier was very expensive £5.30 for a packaged cupcake & a small Americano... The sandwiches were in cheap white baps & white bread, very disappointing... The amusement centre had nowhere to take out cash/atm so I couldn't try any of the slots or fortune telling machines, which looked fun. One of the toilets was broken and so manky with ladies things etc 🤢 went back over an hour later before I left and that one toilet was still the same!on the positive side its a lovely walk and there's plenty of seating around and on a day where the tide isn't so low, it must be absolutely beautiful.

Had a lovely day out at Southport , walked right to the end of the pier, nice walk with lots to see. Definitely recommend the walk down. You can even jump on the land train that will take you there and back if you require.

£24 for a wrist band. Unlimited rides. Great value. Queues weren’t big, the most we waited was 5 mins. Rides for all ages, couple of roller coasters, dodgems, swings, etc. Parking available next to the site. Good sweet shop. Fish and chip shop was good too. All staff very friendly

Fantastic Day out for all the family, so much fun . Some incredible new rides too. Lots of food , gifts , very vibrant place. Great music, friendly staff and best of all dogs welcome too.

Absolutely fantastic for a family day out much quieter than blackpool pleasure Beach, and it's smaller too . Kids loved it Only downer was tickets was alot but it was Easter weekend. And if you want fun you gotta pay for it . Very clean friendly staff too 👌

Initially the prices were a shock and a little unfair especially for children who maybe experiencing rides for the first time and not sure £15 is a lot to lose, Pleasureland should consider a single ride fare so children can try. That said £29 for a wristband for our grandson was money well spent, staff were very safety conscious which was great to see. Lots of variety and plenty of food/ drink outlets.

I’ve just got home from a brilliant day at Southport Pleasureland. Even though we had some rain in the morning it didn’t dampen our spirits and it certainly didn’t dampen the spirit of the staff. It was such a lovely positive atmosphere which made us all want to return again next weekend. We really did have a wonderful day! It is great value for money especially if you have children with a big age gap. We had the most gorgeous food at the diner and we loved the he fudge stall. They really do cater for all tastes and all ages.

Booked in Advance, plenty of rides for 3 hours plus, plenty of food snacks, all rides free when you have Paid, great day out would recommend.

Great day out, staff really friendly,plenty of rides for all ages. On site bar, plenty of places to eat too. Currently you have to precooked online at £24.50 per rider and £8 per none rider. Once you're in most rides are included in the fee. Not cheap for a family buy a great day out at a spotlessly clean fair

Loved the whole day here and grandson lived all the rides most rides are 1.2 and under or accompanied riders with an adult . People who don't want to ride is OK because you only buy wristbands to ride and get them cheaper if you buy online before you travel

We visit this place every year and it never fails to entertain and impress. It improves in every season in some way. It is clean, tidy, the staff are presentable and friendly. New rides appear each year and a new area of the park is due for opening soon which will add even more attractions to the venue. It always has a great family atmosphere and there are usually online offers available to make it more wallet friendly - which is always good for families. We particularly enjoyed the fact they have opened up the park so non-riders can walk round the park with their friends / family without having to pay an entrance fee. Norman Wallis should be proud of his park and team for their efforts.

Great day out, scorching day in the sunshine 🌞. Cost £27 per ticket, all 1.2 meter and above, booked the night before. Parking on site is £8 booked in advance or £10 on the day, we parked in town for £6.50 for 12 hours or it's £8.50 for 24 hours. Short walk 5-10 minutes and that's at the kids pace. The park isn't big, but there are plenty of funfair rides for all ages. Arrive and head to the centre of the park to get your wristbands, children under 10 are offered a sticker which states if I'm lost please call and a space to write your mobile number (great idea) luckily we never had to use this but it's a really simple yet effective solution. Off we went around the park. Kids went on so many rides, slides, fun house, play park and they said it was better than Gulliver's world (less queues). It became very busy in the afternoon but queues were still only 1-2 ride wait so not bad. You can walk through the park free and there are plenty of food trucks, cafes and drinks areas, also loads of seats and picnic tables. Well worth a visit 🎢🎠⛲

Unfortunately it's just not what it use to be. At one point in time Pleasureland had a very good selection of rides and attractions, a lot of the rides would have been permanent and not so much typical fair ground rides. Sadly, as of the past few years the park has declined massively. It's more of a fun fair now than anything with the majority of rides barely operating during the peak season due to the constant need for matinace. It's sad to see what it use to be compared to now. I do honesty think despite this that if you are in the area or nearby that you should check it out but I wouldn't travel from far away to come here. It's really a bit of a let down to do that. I just hope that they receive more funding soon and hopefully return it to what it once was.

Was staying in Southport over the weekend so my wife and I payed a visit to Southport Pleasureland and was surprised to see it was free to gain entry and didn't have to pay to get in unlike Blackpool where you do have to pay to get in . Lots of rides for children and for the Adults lot of old fashioned games like - hook a duck - get 4 darts in the yellow to win prize - picnic areas dotted around so you can stop and have lunch. Or kiosks serving hot food along with ice cream vans . unfortunately the Pleasureland miniature railway was not in use so was a bit of a shame . but overall worth a visit .

We visited for a day out during the Easter holidays and was dissapointed. When we went last year it was brilliant, non riders could freely roam around and watch their loved ones enjoying themselves, not anymore, non riders still have to pay a £24.99 fee to enter the same as riders, they are a fun fair not a theme park, the place does not warrant a non rider fee at all. The food is awful (cheesy chips was a cheese slice thrown on top of a portion of chips), the staff were all miserable and looked bored stiff apart from only 3 staff members. 2 of the bigger rides were also closed, there was only a couple of decent rides for us bigger riders.

Absolutely shocking experience!!! After Travelling over 2 hours to come to Southport PleasureLand today with my 3 children we will not be returning! Purchased my children's fair passes online as we always do to arrive at a box office at the entrance to the park stating myself and wife need to purchase wristbands at £29 each just to enter the park even though it's just our kids going on the rides. Staff very rude no help at all just after the money!!! This isn't going to work and I assure there's going to be many more negative feedback over the coming weeks due to this! AVOID! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY

Far to expensive didn't go in I was going to take my toddler on a few rides. It now you have to pay 25 a head to enter (he would of been free but it would of been 50 for us all to enter and go on only a couple of rides. They've now lost a customer very disappointed. They are obviously just trying to up the minimum spend of everyone and this new pricing structure is not viable to all age groups of children and accompanying adults. Shame really because it was brilliant last year.

Went to the lunchtime classical concert along with elderly disabled parents. Excellent access and parking for those with mobility issues or visual impairment. We had to wait a while before the studio opened and it would have been useful for there to have been a few more chairs available on that level. The room was well laid out for those with mobility issues and an informal relaxed format for the music,

The Atkinson is wonderful - constantly changing exhibitions. The art gallery is very inspiring. We also saw the incredible lancaster aeroplane sculpture and other related artwork which had to be seen to be believed. There is a full programme of lectures and talks - something for everyone - even children. Great museum. Also a lovely cafe which was quite cheap. Also had a nice vibe about it. Apart from a few evening lectures it's all free....

Visited today to see the 'Grew up in the 80s' exhibition. Really enjoyed it, nice little nostalgia trip. Had tea and cake too at the cafe. I do like the Atkinson, wish there was somewhere like it where I live!

My first time at The Atkinson and it is such a lovely venue. The bar was a little expensive, considering I had a rum and coke and a family pack of revels for about £8 (and yet I paid £9 at RA Bar for two spirits and mixer). I went to see Mike Leigh's 'Abigail's Party' and although it had some witty moments, it really wasn't my cuppa tea - I prefer a play with a plot or a twist. I will visit this theatre again someday...perhaps I'll make do with an ice-cream instead. 😄

Lovely Christmas lights etc right outside this great building.

Stunning sculptured paper display in the Exhibition area. Such talent cumulating in a cardboard replica of a Lancaster Bomber cabin and fuselage. Brilliant and moving. Go now before the exhibition ends.

Lovely museum, exhibition, shop and cafe! There was a good variety of art work to see. Staff had great knowledge and were very helpful Plenty of clean toilets

Went to watch aladin the first night and what an amazing show. So up close and personal. everyone had a fantastic time. Reasonably priced. One of the best pantos I've been to. Well done everyone. 🥰

Went to see Hue and Cry, great gig, great little theatre, great night. Been to this theatre twice now would highly recommend having a look to see what's on, well worth a visit

Visited the polar photography exhibition today. A beautifully layed out exhibition area, small by National standards, but perfectly formed! An engaging and calm environment for an important display of photographs. The gallery has a lovely selection of artwork, again the designers do a wonderful job. Definitely a hidden gem.

Brilliant little venue! Saw the UK Rock Show and had an absolute ball. Air guitars could be seen everywhere! Staff very helpful and friendly. Even the drinks weren't a rip off! Will looking at this venue again hopefully again very soon! Loved this place!

We went up to see my niece performing in the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime - Great historic building with all the facilities you need - Great day out

My family and I had a lovely evening watching Jack In The Beanstalk. It was one of the best pantomines we have seen. Very funny!! The Atkinson staff were extremely welcoming and friendly, especially with my young grandaughters. Happy New Year

Our first visit to The Atkinson was to see the SONG production of Les Miserables on 12th April. We were greeted by very friendly and welcoming staff who directed us to our seats and the bar staff were extremely efficient when serving and keeping the queue manageable. The production of Les Mis was absolutely fantastic, so all in all, a really great night out

Wonderful experience for us and our 2 granddaughters! We enjoyed the panto Jack and the Beanstalk. Beautiful theatre, brilliant atmosphere and good value for money. Already booked Irish Annie’s for my husband and I in March.This was our first visit to the Atkinson (certainly not our last) and our youngest granddaughter’s first pantomime. She had a brilliant time like us all.🤶🏻🎄🤩

My favourite little theatre, no matter where you're sat it's a great view. Set in a beautiful building which also contains a museum, art gallery and library. Staff always smiling and helpful and drinks not overly priced.

Enjoyed a fab Panto here with the grandsons. Lovely small venue and clean inside. Comfortable seats with add on seats to raise the seat for children to be able to see. All seats had a good view of the stage. One suggestion to the staff is maybe they could intervene with the audience members who could more easily exit on the left (as you face the stage) instead of squeezing past seated people on their row to exit on the right.

I just love this local theatre!! The staff are really helpful & friendly, they have some great shows & performances on. The whole place is a great asset to Southport from the library, exhibitions, cafe & gift shop. We loved the 2 pantos we’ve been to recently!

The displays were absolutely amazing. But we attended on Saturday and the queues were huge to get in due to only having two people reviewing tickets. The audio system was kitted out onto the beach so you couldn’t hear anything being said. The displays were so spaced out throughout the day and because we couldn’t hear we just had to wait around for the schedule. The military village was good and well set out. All the food trucks had massive queues and were massively over priced

What an amazing air show. Definitely not the biggest one , but for £10.00 you can’t ask for more. Loads of parking space and plenty of refreshments and also toilets when you need them. 5 ⭐️ any time.

Some great displays, in particular the Typhoon, however, while there was a good explanation for some displays others just didn't appear. Long waits between displays. Beach was very muddy and slippery, not an ideal place to sit and watch. Not enough toilets and were not maintained, quickly running out of water/hand sanitiser.

Parking on the sea bed while the tide was out was an awesome experience. There were food vans and lots of seating space along the beach front. The flying displays were punctual, well organised, and really good for such a small airshow. The Eurofighter Typhoon display is always mesmerising of course. It was fast, noisy and incredibly exciting. As was the Saab 37 Viggen too, the first time I had seen it flying. At £10 for the general admission, the ticket prices are affordable. Great place for a day out.

Paid the airshow but parking is none existent....cars backing up and no staff to advise the thousands of people who have paid as to what was going on the show started ar 10am we missed 2 hours of it. Went to see if we could exchange our tickets to the pier seated dye to a disability, but was met with no all sold out, however it was clear there were still hundreds of free seats. The ticket office didn't know what was going on nor could they sell us pier tickets? Not very helpful at all, one food stand and it took 20 minutes per person to be sev d. We and a few other people then had to go to McDonald's to get food, however that was a good call as it was cheaper. Total shambles in the way if organisation from the council and events planners. Well done to the Air force 👍. Shane we missed most of the show. Will stick to Blackpool air show next time- way superior and very well organised!

Incredible. Easy to view from anywhere in the town so it's easy to avoid the crowds. Highly recommended.

I'm really disappointed this year! The typhoon and the Battle of Britain memroail were definitely the highlight. But there were long breaks in between planes or events. Gutted the Red Arrows flew over very briefly, but that's out of the organisers' hands. Queues were hours long and there were not enough facilities, toilets for example. The beach was in a sorry state, too. Food and drinks were very expensive. The military village was good though and it was nice to walk around and speak to service personnel.

Model planes for most of the day, they were good but the weather conditions weren't looking good, the beach was wet so people couldn't park on the beach and the red arrows did a flypast due to the dip in the runway being filled with water at Blackpool.

There are many low star rated reviews for this years airshow, mostly for the Saturday. We attended the airshow on Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed it! The displays were spectacular, particularly the Typhoon. There were really good Army and RAF interactive activities for kids, which were free. There were plenty of stalls selling themed items as well food and ample parking available. Lost a star for the lack of toilets. Great day.

Fantastic show, ran on time, lots of vendors and other related bits and bobs in the village, it was a full day out with plenty to see and do. Everyone staff wise was super friendly and helpful, there was plenty of space for watching, however the wall had filled up first thing before we arrived, so chairs and blankets on the beach where the only options remaining, and I struggled a bit with having mobility issues. It would be nice if they put some temporary mesh paths down on the beach to make it more accessible for those with mobility challenges, but for now I'd just advise anyone with mobility issues to arrive a couple hours before the first display to ensure you can get a comfortable space.

No staff and very little signage to tell you where to go etc, spent most of the time having "breaks" we ended up leaving early due to boredom waiting, I recommend not paying and just standing anywhere outside the gated area. Toilet prices in the town are doubled for the weekend and the prices within the fenced area for food and drink are ridiculous. Luckily you can take your own in and go out to Morrisons etc. Overall it was an OK day, next year we will just avoid the fenced off area

It's not pretending to be RIAT and much better from the pier. First time paying for Lancaster at Southport Airshow in 2019. In my opinion, well worth the extra. Welcome was nice, with complimentary refreshments throughout the day and a superior packed lunch. Private access to part of the pier, which gave excellent views of the surroundings and a unique perspective on the aircraft display. Can get lots of sun and wind, so be well prepared. Met lots of nice like minded people and staff were great. Only quibble is you have to walk back along and down to the lounge in order to access the private toilet, which was clean and tidy. Highly enjoyable and recommended.

It's all happening here on a lovely 😍 day in May half term. Had a lovely walk around the lakes and to Pleasure land. Even went on the big wheel which is £6.00 for adults and 5 for children. Sadly the pier is closed due to maintenance work at the moment so certainly missed walking along that. Had a great time enjoying the Elvis impersonator and the boats. Very regular trains from Liverpool.

The Marine Lake at Southport is a beautiful, picturesque spot that is well worth a visit. Located in the heart of Southport, this lake is an idyllic destination for anyone looking for scenic beauty, fresh air, and a relaxing atmosphere. The lake covers an area of approximately 56 acres and is home to a wide variety of waterfowl, including swans, geese and ducks. The lake is also popular for boating, with pedalos, power boats and motor boats all available to rent. The Marine Lake is a great place to relax and enjoy the sun, and there are plenty of benches and picnic tables around the lake. The parkland around the lake is beautifully maintained with a wide variety of trees and shrubs and visitors can take a stroll along the footpaths that wind around the lake. In addition to the lake itself, there are also a number of attractions nearby including Southport Pier, the Marine Way Bridge, the Sand Dunes, and the Royal Birkdale Golf Club. All in all, the Marine Lake is a great place to visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty of Southport and the UK's coastline.

The marine lake is looking a lot better since they restored the walk bridge over the lake and opened up the visibility by cutting back the over growth. The lake does look a lot prettier for it. When the sun is shining and the town is thriving with tourism it really does have a good feeling and a sense of pride for my town when I can see the spots that reflect on the towns reputation so much are being looked after. We just need to sort out the empty shops and the high rates that come along with them. The council need to stop being greedy.

Such a lovely lake surrounded by lots of cute ducklings 🐥 8 year old had lots of fun driving the boat. We all had a lovely time and would definitely go back again 😊

I really like the Marine Lake. Really nice walks around it. Enjoy pubs with great views. Bits of wildlife with swans, geese and ducks. Used by people to enjoy the water.

Lovely and peaceful though very very cold early morning was -5 and I’m sure it was colder in the afternoon! Fairly quiet today, lovely scenery

Loved it.. Beautiful lake

Took my nephew on the boats. Water dirty. Rats seen at the side. Needs a good clean and a lot of bait boxes putting down to control the rat issues they clearly have.

Our local park so we often pop in for a brew. The food is a bit hit and miss one day you order a steak barm it comes lovely presented on a plate with cutlery, side salad, coleslaw the next day same order just a barm in a box no extras! The outside area is a lovely setting but it's so dirty! The tables are never clean and the floor is disgusting with cigarette butts, litter, spilt food, drink etc. Shame as the staff are lovely but overstretched with work.

A bit dated and basic £17 for a coffee, hot chocolate and two beef strew specials. The stew was nice but needed some more salt and seasoning. You have a opportunity here to have a lovey cafe and business with the location you just need a proper barista coffee machine rather than the basic machine you have and a good tidy up and new furniture and coat of paint. Sorry but felt like a tea rooms stuck in the early 1990s.

Dog friendly, warm welcome, lots of music events from Heavy Rock to Motown on some evenings. Basic food but quite good, big room lots of seating families welcome, relaxing place to pop in even just for a cup of tea or coffee

It's a nice cafe but the prices are extortionate 6 pounds for two hot drinks in a small take out cup!

It was my turn to walk the dog. As I entered the cafe, the 1st impressions were dated but friendliness of the staff soon made up for it. As I tucked into my sandwich and a pint. My dog started hoovering for as long as her lead could reach. She was disappointed with the lack of crumbs. Very clean throughout. One of the young woman (with the nostril piercing) behind the bar pointed at a treat jar for well behaved dogs. Dog's happy & am happy. Prices are okay, helping the local economy. Would recommend.

Looks abit dated but relies on volunteers. More invested for a much loved park. Park has plenty of interests for medium park. Cafe friendly. Locals meet up and chat to every one. Not far from shops. Plants and pots good. Good all rounder for everyone

It's tired and run down and the menu is straightforward. The food was wholly adequate but basic. And not cheap, despite ordinary products (tomato soup is Heinz from a tin, for example). There are nicer establishments in nearby church town.

Was going to come in here with family for lunch but after the woman serving ignored me. Then when she did see me for change for the toilet she was extremely rude. I did say I'm pregnant and bursting her response was "yeah yeah yeah " and to roll her eyes. I'll be telling friends and family to avoid this place no one needs this level of rudeness

We sat outside. It was lovely and sunny. The young girl who served us was delightful, especially with our milk preferences. Thank you so much.

March yes is the time of year to go and see the beginning of spring fir the Gardens, cafe , the staff were lovely and helpful the building itself is very rundown, needs modernising, a automatic door would be good, not a lot of room for wheelchair and prams to move around, the food was nice but not good enough for the price, also when visiting there was a young child scared of the dogs, maybe a section for dogs only.

Took my friend for a birthday lunch. We both had the Pulled pork and apple sauce barm cake which was delicious. We also had a pudding too. Reasonable prices and good value too. Great service with lovely friendly and polite staff. Definitely worth a visit, I'll be going again.